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Glove Box Systems

 Glove Boxes for Controlled Environment Research & Handling

Cleatech offers a comprehensive range of high-quality glove boxes designed to meet the diverse needs of your research or production environment.

Our Glove Box Systems are engineered with precision and expertise to provide a clean, controlled atmosphere for handling delicate materials and conducting experiments. Whether you require a standard glove box or a customized solution, Cleatech has you covered.

Our glove boxes provide an ultra-low oxygen and moisture environment, allowing you to work with air-sensitive materials, a filtration system for handling powders and chemicals, or maintain sterile conditions safely and efficiently.

  • Isolation Glove Boxes 2100 Series

    Maintain a controlled atmosphere for research with Cleatech’s 2100 Glove Boxes. Ideal for handling air-sensitive samples, parts, and electronics.

  • Isolation Glove Boxes 2200 Series

    Economical portable system (Mini Glovebox) designed to be lightweight and portable. They can be used for isolating material to be processed and can be moved to where ever you need it to be.

  • Filtration Glove Boxes 2300 Series

    They can be configured as negative pressure to protect the operator against hazardous or infectious agents. or as positive Pressure glove box to protect sample and products against airborne particles.

  • Filtration Glove Boxes 2400 Series

    Cleatech’s 2400 Series Glove box are Hepa Filtered glove boxes that filter inside atmosphere by continuous re-circulation. They are available in simple closed-loop and Multi-Config. configuration. Multi- config. glove boxes are converting to Open exhaust system by means of diverting valves .

  • Isolation Glove Boxes 2500 Series

    Small portable glove box , Glove ports are located on the sides to allow a compact size. Compact glove box is an enclosed chamber with large front access door. The tilt-up window provides convenient viewing and accessibility.

  • Stainless Steel Glove Boxes 2800 Series

    2800 Series isolation Glove Boxes are constructed from 304 grade stainless steel with continues-steam welds designed for removal of oxygen and humidity and backfill with nitrogen or argon.

  • Vacuum Glove Box Clear 2700 Series

    Vacuum glove boxes , clear Acrylic, can handle 29.8 in.Hg negative pressure and are designed for anaerobic processing in dry inert gas environment.

  • Vacuum Glove Box Stainless Steel 2710 Series

    Stainless steel vacuum glove box , heavy duty negative pressure glove box with inert gas purging capability. It can handle down to 29.9” of Hg  (0.1 Bar)

  • Laminar Flow Glove Box Isolator 2600 Series

    Positive Pressure Laminar Air Flow Glove Box Isolators are designed to provide a sterile positive pressure environment for the compounding of non-hazardous drugs. HEPA filtered unidirectional air flow supply within both the work zone and antechamber areas to assure ISO Class 5 conditions and sterility and minimizing cross contamination.

Key Features of Cleatech Glove Boxes:

  • Variety of Materials: Choose from clear acrylic, static-dissipative PVC, polycarbonate, Polypropylene or stainless steel to suit your specific application and chemical compatibility needs.
  • Inert Atmosphere Control: Integrate with gas purging systems like Nitrogen or Argon to maintain an oxygen and moisture-free environment
  • Multiple Sizes & Configurations: Find the perfect fit for your workspace with various glove box sizes and configurations, including standard, antechamber, and filtration options.
  • Ergonomic Design: Our glove boxes feature comfortable arm access ports and clear viewing areas for optimal user experience.
  • Optional Accessories: Enhance your glove box’s functionality with accessories like airlock pass-through chambers, transfer chambers, and various cord grips.

Why Choose a Cleatech Lab Glove Box Over a Competitor’s?

Our selection of Cleatech glove boxes meets a variety of client needs. They’re available in various materials, sizes, styles, and configurations, ensuring you can acquire the exact one you need for your workspace. The glove boxes are also ideal for creating a negative or positive pressure environment. Transparent component provides visibility from one or more angles, which is beneficial for collaboration and demonstration.

A wide range of sizes makes it easy to meet usage needs while also fitting within the confines of the workspace, especially in tight areas. Some glove boxes are specifically designed with portability in mind, making them easy to move where you need them. Customizable components, such as the height of the mobile stand, also make our glove boxes preferable.

Cleatech Glove Box Applications:

  • Handling air-sensitive materials (lithium metal, organometallics)
  • Working with moisture-sensitive materials (pharmaceuticals, electronics)
  • Conducting anaerobic experiments
  • Handling hazardous chemicals
  • Maintaining sterile environments (cell culture)
  • Lithium battery research & production

When Does Your Lab Need a Glove Box?

A glove box is essential for labs that work with sensitive materials or experiments that require specific environmental conditions. You may need a glove box in your lab under the following circumstances:

1. Handling Reactive or Air-Sensitive Materials

  • Air-sensitive chemicals: Many compounds, such as organometallics, alkali metals, and certain pharmaceuticals, degrade or react when exposed to oxygen or moisture in the air. A glove box provides an inert atmosphere (usually nitrogen or argon) to prevent these reactions.
  • Moisture-sensitive compounds: Some materials are also sensitive to water vapor and require a dry environment to maintain their stability. A glove box can be purged with dry gas to keep the internal humidity extremely low.

2. Anaerobic Conditions

  • For those working with bacteria, fungi, or cell cultures that need an oxygen-free environment, it is possible to use a glove box to generate anaerobic conditions. This is especially important in microbiological and biochemical experiments where anaerobic conditions are critical for the survival of specific organisms or certain reactions to be completed.

3. Hazardous or Toxic Substances

  • A glove box is an instrument that lets you handle toxic materials or substances that are health-threatening to the laboratory personnel, for example, the highly toxic gases, or biohazards. A glove box is precisely a closed container that keeps the air out and thereby minimizes the risk of exposure to dangerous substances.

4. Custom Synthesis and Semiconductor Research

  • In material science and high-risk areas like battery research, semiconductor manufacturing, or chemical stimuli, reactions might be very sensitive to air or moisture. A glovebox could give the protected place one needs, in order to undertake these processes so as.

5. Controlling Contamination in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

  • In pharmaceutical labs, especially when working with highly potent or active ingredients, a glove box helps minimize contamination by providing a controlled environment to handle compounds and formulations without the risk of airborne contaminants.

6. Handling High-Precision Instruments

  • Some highly sensitive laboratory instruments, for example, certain spectrometers, may require a glove box to avoid contact or obstruction from the external environment. This is especially the case for instruments that need a clean, steady environment in order to work well.

Cleatech is a custom manufacturer of controlled atmosphere chambers, cleanroom equipment, and laboratory equipment

 

Other Resources  
Product Guide for Glove Boxes 

See all available models and accessories of Cleatech glove boxes. Compare the many design and fabrication features that make Cleatech glove boxes the most efficient and durable controlled atmosphere system available.
Icon - Online Store Buy Glove Box  Online

Buy your glove box Online from Cleatech’s online store. Global Lab Supply offers a complete range of lab equipment, furnishings and supplies such as desiccators, dry boxes , inert gas purge cabinets & atmosphere controlled chambers.
Introduction to Laboratory Glove Box

In this video, we will be showcasing Cleatech ‘s  glove box systems, Isolation and containment enclosures.
Glove Box Technical Resource

A general guide specifying the differences between the types of glove boxes we carry.
White Paper Glove Box Types Comparison

Closed-Loop vs Open-Exhaust vs Vacuum Glove Boxes: Which Architecture for Which Application?

Maintaining Controlled Environment with Glove Box 

How to Maintain Low Oxygen and Humidity Levels Inside a Glovebox

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a glove box system?

A glove box system provides a sealed workspace for safely handling sensitive materials in controlled atmospheres while protecting operators and products from contamination, moisture, oxygen, and airborne particles.

2. What are glove box systems used for?

Glove box systems are used in research, pharmaceuticals, electronics, battery manufacturing, and material science applications that require precise environmental control and contamination-free handling.

3. Can a glove box maintain an inert atmosphere?

Yes, glove box systems can maintain inert gas environments using nitrogen or argon, helping protect oxygen- or moisture-sensitive materials during processing and experimentation.

4. What materials are used to build glove boxes?

Glove box systems are commonly constructed from stainless steel, acrylic, or polypropylene materials, offering durability, chemical resistance, visibility, and compatibility with various applications.

5. How do glove box gloves work?

Attached gloves allow operators to manipulate materials inside the sealed chamber without direct contact, preserving containment integrity and reducing contamination risks.

6. Are glove box systems customizable?

Yes, glove box systems can be customized with pass-through chambers, filtration units, gas purification systems, shelving, lighting, and monitoring instruments.

7. What industries benefit from glove box systems?

Industries including biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, electronics, nanotechnology, and academic research rely on glove box systems for controlled-environment operations.

8. How is contamination controlled in a glove box?

Contamination is minimized through airtight construction, filtration technologies, controlled gas circulation, and transfer chambers designed for introducing materials safely.